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Why the CFO mindset can clash with CEO demands
Nina Plattner
Managing Partner, Austria
Nina Plattner has been an innovator in the field of executive search and consulting for more than 25 years. Her ability to identify, assess and recruit outstanding candidates, particularly for highly specialised and demanding technical and commercial management positions, has enabled her to develop a strong professional network among corporate boards and senior human resources directors.
Professional Focus
- Over 25 years’ experience in executive search
- Member of the Industrial Practice Group
- Specialised expertise in international construction, machine building, plant engineering, building materials, real estate development, energy, cleantech and general industry
- Functional expertise in human resources
Business Expertise
- 10 years’ experience at the director and senior consultant level at several executive search firms prior to joining Boyden
Additional Expertise
- Board Services
- Board Effectiveness Consulting
- CEO Succession Planning
- Cleantech
- Human Resources
- Professional Services
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
- Master’s Degree in Law from the University of Graz
Case Studies
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A Time-Critical CFO Hire for a Scaling, PE-Backed Manufacturer
Boyden partnered with a private equity-backed leader in automated test systems to execute a Partner-led search with disciplined assessment and rapid momentum, identifying a finalist within two weeks and closing the mandate within 60 days.
From Innovation to Execution: Leadership in Power Semiconductor Development
How Boyden placed a strategic SVP to drive e-mobility growth
Breaking Silos, Building Systems: A CTO Search at the Intersection of Tech and Business
How Boyden identified a strategic leader to unify engineering, quality, and commercial outcomes in automotive systems.
Thought Leadership
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Articles & Papers
A Regional CEO Search to Realise U.S. Market Potential for a European Family-Owned Business
A European family-owned business approaching generational transition recognized that its U.S. operation required more than continuity—it required growth. The challenge was to redefine leadership for a critical market while navigating family dynamics and cross-border complexity. Here’s how the right appointment helped unlock the company’s U.S. potential.
Articles & Papers
Private Equity's Role in Powering the Energy Transition
As energy markets transform, private equity is driving the transition with diversified portfolios and leaders who can master both legacy and renewable systems.
Boyden Report Series
What’s Next for Industry? AI, Transformation, and the Talent Imperative
Industrial Trends Report: Analysing markets, studies, and trends on how AI, machine learning, and digitalisation are reshaping the industrial sector, with expert insights on talent and leadership from Boyden’s Global Industrial Practice Members.
Blog
Revitalising the European Automotive Sector: Navigating New Challenges and Embracing Innovation
To survive in the new competitive environment and master the legislative challenges set by the EU, the automotive sector needs an approach reset
News & Events
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In the Media
Epochal change: Why the automotive industry needs diversity now
In this guest article for the” Top 25 Women” initiative, Jutta Menzenbach of Boyden, an executive search firm, writes about the importance of diversity in the automotive industry to drive economic success.
Press Release
Boyden Announces New Leaders for its Global Industrial Sector and Sub-Sectors
Seasoned industrial talent experts promoted to global leadership roles, serving clients in automotive, aerospace & defence and mining & primary materials
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